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EN56 UUP

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,510 mi
Last recorded225,510 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 UUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 225,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged TARNISHED ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged TARNISHED (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 225,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged TARNISHED ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged TARNISHED (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 218,469 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet mat loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (CHANGE SOON) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear propshaft rubber donut joints split/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 218,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted wrong ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet mat loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (CHANGE SOON) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear propshaft rubber donut joints split/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 206,342 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 206,342 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 190,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 175,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 175,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 154,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp sims incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine bay covers fitted

under vehicle trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 111,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine bay covers fitted

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 102,238 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,750 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,440 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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EN56 UUP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN56 UUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN56 UUP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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